A 4-star prospect as a recruit in class of 2011, ranked No. 81 in the ESPN150.

2013 First Team All-American.

Received a second-round grade from the NFL Draft Advisory Board before declaring.

Ratings Chart

Graph made at nces.com.

Overall

Shazier is an appealing linebacker because of his immense athletic ability. There are few linebacker prospects who can make plays all over the field in a way that Shazier can. The inconsistencies in his game make him a boom-or-bust prospect, though. He needs to grow in his ability to read keys and diagnose plays as well as take on run-blockers with more proficiency.

The variety of ways in which he could be used will appeal to defensive coordinators everywhere. If a coaching staff can develop Ryan Shazier's raw talent, he could become one of the league’s most impactful linebackers.